Introduce at an elementary level about the concepts and principles of research in contemporary theoretical physics
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2) Quantum mechanics: Crisis of classical physics. The principles of quantum mechanics. Schrödinger equation and quantum systems. New phenomena, developments and interpretations.
3) Particles and Fields: Quantum Field Theory. The elementary constituents of matter. Theory of forces. The Standard Model. Physics beyond the Standard Model.
4) Quantum gravity.
Programme
1) Theory of Relativity: Special Relativity. Space-time. Four-vectors: relativistic velocity, momentum and energy. General relativity.2) Quantum mechanics: Crisis of classical physics. The principles of quantum mechanics. Schrödinger equation and quantum systems. New phenomena, developments and interpretations.
3) Particles and Fields: Quantum Field Theory. The elementary constituents of matter. Theory of forces. The Standard Model. Physics beyond the Standard Model.
4) Quantum gravity.
Core Documentation
Lecture notes available on the course websiteType of delivery of the course
The course consists of lectures supported by the use of a video projector.Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The exam consists of a presentation with slides on a topic of the program chosen within a list prepared by the teacher and with the teacher previously agreed. teacher profile teaching materials
2) Quantum mechanics: Crisis of classical physics. The principles of quantum mechanics. Schrödinger equation and quantum systems. New phenomena, developments and interpretations.
3) Particles and Fields: Quantum Field Theory. The elementary constituents of matter. Theory of forces. The Standard Model. Physics beyond the Standard Model.
4) Quantum gravity.
Programme
1) Theory of Relativity: Special Relativity. Space-time. Four-vectors: relativistic velocity, momentum and energy. General relativity.2) Quantum mechanics: Crisis of classical physics. The principles of quantum mechanics. Schrödinger equation and quantum systems. New phenomena, developments and interpretations.
3) Particles and Fields: Quantum Field Theory. The elementary constituents of matter. Theory of forces. The Standard Model. Physics beyond the Standard Model.
4) Quantum gravity.
Core Documentation
Lecture notes available on the course websiteType of delivery of the course
The course consists of lectures supported by the use of a video projector. In case of extension of the sanitary emergency due to COVID-19 all regulations and instructions concerning the methods of carrying out the teaching activities will be adopted. Moodle website: https://matematicafisica.el.uniroma3.it/course/view.php?id=1116Type of evaluation
The exam consists of a presentation with slides on a topic of the program chosen within a list prepared by the teacher and with the teacher previously agreed. In case of extension of the sanitary emergency due to COVID-19 all regulations and instructions concerning the methods of carrying out the student assessment will be adopted.